Developing Memorable or Quirky Characters

by Dr. Mira Reisberg

In all plot-driven stories, the main character is called the protagonist (or hero) and is usually the age of the reader. The other characters are either supporting characters – a best friend, family members, or a companion animal are usually the closest supporting characters – or villains of different degrees (mean school kids are less villainous than the robbers in one of my favorite books, Dav Pilkey’s Dog Breath, and have more of a potential to change). However, whoever your characters are, it is essential that they be interesting, especially…